Chiefs-Raiders game to air Sunday on CBS; Nantz, J.J. Watt to call it
The Kansas City Chiefs renew their rivalry with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, with kickoff scheduled for 3:25 p.m. CT. The game will air nationally on CBS and on KCTV5 in the Chiefs’ local market. The team outlined viewing and listening options for fans, including television, streaming, radio and team-produced coverage.
CBS assigned Jim Nantz to call the game, with J.J. Watt serving as the network analyst and Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sideline. Radio coverage will be available on the Chiefs Radio Network via 96.5 The Fan, with Mitch Holthus on play-by-play, Danan Hughes as color analyst and Josh Klingler on the sideline. The station will also present pregame and postgame shows surrounding the broadcast.
The team highlighted NFL+ as an option for fans seeking on-demand and mobile access to live games, game replays and additional content, noting the service allows viewing of local and primetime games, every playoff game and the Super Bowl on mobile devices and that a seven-day free trial is available. Team-produced coverage will begin on the Chiefs’ YouTube channel with Field Pass LIVE, a pregame show featuring senior team reporter Matt McMullen and voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus at 1:40 p.m. CT. McMullen and Holthus will return after the game for Chiefs Rewind LIVE, which will stream on the team’s YouTube page approximately 30 minutes after the final whistle. Fans were directed to the official YouTube page for both programs.
Spanish-language radio coverage will air on Tico Sports (Kansas City) via the Audacy app under the name Chiefs en Español, with Oscar Monterroso on play-by-play, Hannah Bassham as color analyst and Alvaro Alvarez on the sideline. The team encouraged followers to monitor social media for live updates, videos and behind-the-scenes content, listing its official X accounts as @Chiefs, @KCChiefsMatt and @ChiefsPR. Those channels will provide continuous game-day material for fans who cannot watch or listen live.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Chiefs laid out a comprehensive media plan that reflects national interest in their rivalry with the Raiders, offering a seasoned broadcast team on CBS plus multiple streaming, radio and team-produced options. NFL+ and the team’s YouTube pregame and postgame shows expand access for mobile and online audiences, while local radio and Spanish-language broadcasts serve regional listeners. With the announced schedule and platforms, fans can select the option that best fits their viewing preferences. The Indianapolis house-naming rule does not apply to this story.